Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Murder Suspect Arrested After Exchange of Fire in Batala
Police in Batala, India, were trying to arrest a man named Manik because he was wanted for a murder.
When police told Manik to stop, he shot at them.
The police shot back, and Manik got hurt.
He was taken to the hospital.
Police have already caught two other people involved in the murder and are looking for more.
They believe five people killed the victim a few weeks before Manik's arrest.
Manik, a murder suspect, was arrested in Batala, Punjab, after an exchange of fire with police.
Manik sustained gunshot injuries during the retaliatory action by the police.
He is wanted in connection with the murder of Deep Cheema, allegedly killed by five assailants on November 2.
Two assailants, Harinder and Savinder, have already been arrested in the case.
Police identified the remaining accused and expect to arrest them soon.
- Who
- Manik, a murder suspect, and police
- What
- Manik was arrested following an exchange of fire in which he sustained gunshot injuries.
- When
- Sunday (November 17, based on article date) for the arrest; November 2 for the murder.
- Where
- Batala, Gurdaspur district, Punjab
- Why
- Manik was wanted in connection with the murder of Deep Cheema.
- Suspect Name
- Manik
- Victim Name
- Deep Cheema
- Location
- Batala, Gurdaspur district, Punjab
- Date of Murder
- November 2
- Date of Arrest
- Sunday (November 17, based on article date)
- Police Official
- Sandeep Goel, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Border Range)
